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OpenGov vs Priority Software

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OpenGov

Government

Modern Cloud ERP for Government

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Priority Software

ERP

Affordable cloud ERP for small businesses

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: OpenGov custom pricing only, no transparent public pricing; Priority Software pricing is by quote only, with no published rate, minimum user count, contract term or add on cost for any of the Commercial, Manufacturing, POS or Optima PMS plans
  • They diverge on capability: OpenGov covers Budgeting & Planning, Priority Software covers Financial management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OpenGov and Priority Software actually diverge.

Attributes where OpenGov and Priority Software differ
AttributeOpenGovPriority Software
Starting price$1000/month$400/month
PlatformsWebCloud, Web, Mobile
CategoryGovernmentERP
Founded20121990

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in OpenGov

  • Budgeting & Planning
  • Financial Reporting
  • Permitting & Licensing
  • Asset Management
  • Transparency Portal
  • Tyler Technologies
  • Munis
  • Microsoft Excel

Only in Priority Software

  • Financial management
  • Inventory
  • Supply chain
  • CRM
  • Reporting
  • REST APIs
  • Webhooks
  • Third-party systems

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

OpenGov

  • Citizen Servicesnot Priority Software
  • Records Managementnot Priority Software
  • Public Safetynot Priority Software
  • Civic Engagementnot Priority Software

Priority Software

  • ERP for small and mid sized commercial and manufacturing businessesnot OpenGov
  • Running retail point of sale alongside back office ERPnot OpenGov
  • Property management for hospitality through the Optima PMS plannot OpenGov

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

OpenGov

  • Custom pricing only, no transparent public pricing
  • No free tier available
  • Requires vendor contact for quotes

Priority Software

  • Pricing is by quote only, with no published rate, minimum user count, contract term or add on cost for any of the Commercial, Manufacturing, POS or Optima PMS plans
  • Point of sale, manufacturing and hospitality capabilities are sold as separate plans rather than one product

Pricing, plan by plan

OpenGov

$1000/month
  • Government Cloud$1000/month
    • Budgeting & Planning
    • Reporting & Transparency
    • Citizen Services

Priority Software

$400/month
  • Starter$400/month
    • Core ERP modules
    • Financial management
    • Inventory
  • Professional$900/month
    • All modules
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose OpenGov if

  • You need budgeting & planning.
  • You also want financial reporting.
OpenGov review

Choose Priority Software if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want inventory.
Priority Software review

Questions people ask

Is OpenGov or Priority Software better?
Neither clearly leads. OpenGov starts at $1000/month and Priority Software at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OpenGov or Priority Software?
OpenGov starts at $1000/month and Priority Software at $400/month.
Does OpenGov or Priority Software run on more platforms?
OpenGov runs on Web. Priority Software runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
What is OpenGov best used for?
OpenGov is most often used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement. Of those, citizen services and records management are not what Priority Software is typically brought in for.
What can OpenGov do that Priority Software cannot?
OpenGov covers Budgeting & Planning, Financial Reporting, Permitting & Licensing, Asset Management. Priority Software covers Financial management, Inventory, Supply chain, CRM. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

OpenGov: What does OpenGov provide?

OpenGov is government budgeting and planning software for municipalities and public sector organizations. It helps with budget planning, financial management, and government transparency.

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Priority Software: How much does Priority Software cost?

Priority Software does not publish specific pricing on their website. The site emphasizes custom solutions with the tagline 'Pricing plans that suit your business. Not the other way around.' Visitors are directed to speak with a sales expert for quotes.

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OpenGov: How much does OpenGov cost?

OpenGov pricing is custom and quote-based. There is no public pricing listed. Organizations need to contact OpenGov directly for a proposal based on their specific needs.

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OpenGov: Is there a free tier?

No. OpenGov does not offer a free plan. Pricing requires direct vendor contact and is procurement-led.

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